Kriya Yoga Meditation Centre in Sterksel

Secular yoga technique.

Kriya Yoga is a secular yoga technique that helps to achieve Self-realisation. The technique is based on breath control, which gives simultaneous development of body, mind and Soul.The origin of Kriya Yoga dates thousands of years before the ascend of the first religions. In 1861 Babaji Maharaj in India reintroduced this meditation technique to the world.

In The Netherlands and Europe, Peter van Breukelen is in charge of Kriya Yoga activities. He lives with his wife in Sterksel. More about Kriya Yoga >

In 1993 Paramahamasa Hariharanansa opened the meditation centre in Sterksel. This was the first meditation centre in Europe. Paramahamsa Hariharananda travelled especially for the occasion of its opening from India to the Netherlands. On august 6th, 1993 he lead the festive opening, together with Peter van Breukelen. Since then many more people have been initiated into Kriya Yoga and innumerable meditation programs have been organised.At this spiritual centre visitors from The Netherlands and abroad take part in weekly meditation classes. More about the celebrations >